Resources
Use these links to find resources and databases related to science education
Women in Engineering and Technology
Learn about some extraordinary contributions to science, engineering, and technology by famous female engineers. |
Educational resources of the American Physiological Society |
Use NASA’s ask a scientist feature to ask questions and have live chats with scientists. |
Biolink: Training the Biotechnology Workforce An NSF funded national advanced technological education center for biotechnology that provides resources and curriculum for biotechnology education in the classroom and workforce. |
Offers education, training, and staffing solutions to the global bioscience industry. |
Has a current events section that is updated daily and contains links to newspaper articles and news programs from around the country. |
Biotechnology Information Directory Section Contains links to education, employment, employment, and news in the biotech field. |
Biotechnology Outreach About Access Excellence Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Center and UW-Extension. It has many biotechnology resources. |
A site that uses video microscopy to show live cells. |
Genetic Science Learning Center This University of Utah site offers great information on life sciences including hands-on labs. |
An animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity. |
Multimedia guide to the discovery of DNA. Includes teacher’s guides and link to myDNAi, which teachers can use for free to organize resources and obtain a unique website for their students to visit. |
DOEgenomes.org: Genome Programs of the U.S. Department of Energy Information of biofuel, genomics. Also links to images. |
Fralin Biotechnology Center: Outreach At Fralin The Fralin Biotechnology Center at Virginia Tech provides information about different types of biotechnology and science education/outreach programs as well as useful links for educators. |
The Dolan DNA learning center’s portal to their various sites. |
Toby Horn, co-Director of the Carnegie Academy for Science Education (CASE), created the site which contains excellent resources and ideas related to biotechnology education. |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute: Biomedical Research & Science Education Contains information about molecular biology and genetics of human diseases. |
Human Genome Project Information Includes information on DNA, genes, and gene mapping. |
I am an African American Scientist Provides information on minorities in Science, Math, Engineering, and Medicine. |
Massachusetts Society for Medical Research A non-profit science education organization whose goals include improving literacy and increasing enthusiasm in biological sciences. |
Includes resources and information related to Mendelian genetics. |
National Human Genome Research Institute Contains information about Human Genome Research |
Contains educational material as well as a schedule of upcoming events. |
These lessons, games and, simulations, based on Prize-winning achievements, will teach and inspire you while you’re having fun. |
University of Illinois at Chicago Life Sciences Resources
An online guide to Life Science resources |
From the University of Arizona, an online interactive website for learning biology. |
DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Multimedia guide to genetic disorders. |
The EcoTarium in Worcester has a collection of free STEM at home resources and access to paid virtual classes and animal encounters. |
Engage with online resources, virtual events, and at-home activities. |
Explore the Museum of Science at home with a collection of STEM resources. |